- At least 15 people were injured, with two airlifted to hospitals, after an allegedly intoxicated driver plowed into a crowd celebrating the Lao New Year in Lanexang Village, Louisiana.
- Todd Landry, 57, faces 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, and careless operation of a vehicle.
- The incident occurred on Saturday during the annual Songkran event, one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the U.S.
- Police do not believe the incident was intentional based on a preliminary investigation.
- Festival events, which were scheduled to last through Sunday, were canceled for the rest of Saturday following the incident for public safety.
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